Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: To love a stranger is easy. To kill a lover is not.
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Release Date: 1981-07-24
- Runtime: 108.0 min
- Budget: Not Available
- Revenue: $18.0 million
- Production Companies: Kings Road Entertainment, Juniper Films
Cast & Crew
Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan, Ian Bannen, Christopher Cazenove, Faith Brook, Barbara Ewing, David Hayman, Alex McCrindle, Philip Martin Brown, Stephen MacKenna, George Belbin, Barbara Graley, George Lee, Arthur Lovegrove, Colin Rix, Chris Jenkinson, William Merrow, Patrick Connor, Rupert Frazer, Jonathan Nicholas Haley, John Bennett, Sam Kydd, John Paul, Richard Graydon, Michael Mellinger, Allan Surtees, Don Fellows, Stewart Harwood, Rik Mayall, Rory Edwards, Ellis Dale, Bill Fraser, Michael Josephs, John Rees, John Grieve, Bruce White, David Ashton, Bill Nighy, Stephen Phillips
Synopsis – What to Expect from “Eye of the Needle”
Eye of the Needle is an espionage thriller set in World War II. The film follows the story of a German spy, codenamed “the Needle,” who is sent to England to locate and steal the plans for the Allies’ invasion of Europe.
The Needle, played by Donald Sutherland, is a master of disguise and espionage, and he quickly infiltrates the highest levels of British government. He is aided by a mysterious woman, Lucy (Kate Nelligan), who is unaware of his true identity.
The Needle’s mission is complicated by the presence of a British Intelligence officer, David (Christopher Cazenove), who is determined to stop him. As the Needle continues his mission, he and Lucy develop a strong bond, and he begins to question his loyalty to the Nazi cause.
Meanwhile, David is determined to stop the Needle before he can succeed in his mission. He follows the Needle’s every move, and eventually discovers his true identity.
The film culminates in a thrilling chase across the English countryside as the Needle attempts to escape with the plans. In the end, the Needle is forced to make a difficult decision between loyalty to the Nazi cause and his newfound love for Lucy.
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